Michael P. Riccards is a prominent American political scientist, writer, and educator, known for his leadership roles in higher education. Born in 1944, he has served as president at three colleges and held significant academic positions at institutions like Princeton and Hunter College. An influential author on public policy and political processes, his work includes a notable book praised by Bill Clinton. He founded the Hall Institute of Public Policy in New Jersey and contributed to various initiatives supporting education, particularly in underserved communities.
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Meaning of the name - Michael
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Michael P. Riccards belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Elizabeth, New Jersey
Educated At: Rutgers University
Occupation: political scientist
Spouses: Barbara
Children: 3
Employers: Shepherd University
Awards Received: Luigi Pirandello Award | Honorary Doctor of Medicine from Tie-in University
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Ephemeris for October 2, 1944
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 2, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 2, 2024 |
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Sun | 9 Libra 22 | 9 Libra 59 | 29 Sagittarius 44 |
Moon | 16 Aries 50 | 9 Libra 11 | 17 Pisces 10 |
Mercury | 25 Virgo 50 | 11 Libra 25 | 3 Capricorn 5 |
Venus | 5 Scorpio 28 | 11 Scorpio 41 | 12 Aquarius 28 |
Mars | 22 Libra 45 | 15 Cancer 45 | 18 Sagittarius 51 |
Jupiter | 14 Virgo 30 | 21 Gemini 15 | 26 Virgo 36 |
Saturn | 10 Cancer 46 | 14 Pisces 10 | 8 Cancer 19 |
Uranus | 13 Gemini 3 | 26 Taurus 53 | 10 Gemini 21 |
Neptune | 4 Libra 12 | 28 Pisces 11 | 6 Libra 22 |
Pluto | 9 Leo 55 | 29 Capricorn 39 | 9 Leo 54 |
Rahu | 23 Cancer 35 | 6 Aries 16 | 19 Cancer 21 |
Ketu | 23 Capricorn 35 | 6 Libra 16 | 19 Capricorn 21 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Michael P. Riccards's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 07 December, 2025